Nadal-Berdych - WTF RR match 2013

Nadal vs Berdych

  • Nadal in 2

    Votes: 22 50.0%
  • Nadal in 3

    Votes: 17 38.6%
  • Berdych in 2

    Votes: 3 6.8%
  • Berdych in 3

    Votes: 2 4.5%

  • Total voters
    44

Backspin1183

Talk Tennis Guru
A lot of people seem to be not giving Rafa a chance here
Here is a few stats to remember:
Rafa has won the last 15 times against Berdych
Nadal has won 2 slams and 5 masters (one slam and 3 masters on a hard court)
Berdych is yet to win a tournament this year

All logic points to Rafa win in straight sets
VAMOS!

Did you see how Tomas blasted Daveed off the court? He's gonna do the same to Nadal if Rafa is not in the zone.

Nadal needs some luck and his best game to have a chance against Berdych.

Mate, I'm just being humble like Rafa.
Most people know who's gonna win this match even before it's began. No one is underestimating Nadal;) Just being humble
 

JoshT

Semi-Pro
I can't believe how many people here are picking Berdych.
Is 15 STRAIGHT wins not enough to bet on a dude?
crazy.
 
Did you see how Tomas blasted Daveed off the court? He's gonna do the same to Nadal if Rafa is not in the zone.

Nadal needs some luck and his best game to have a chance against Berdych.

Mate, I'm just being humble like Rafa.
Most people know who's gonna win this match even before it's began. No one is underestimating Nadal;) Just being humble

I understand just some people on the forum really attack rafa , I understand not liking him but some people take it to another level
 

Backspin1183

Talk Tennis Guru
I understand just some people on the forum really attack rafa , I understand not liking him but some people take it to another level

Well, Rafa has been a bit too successful of late for the Fed fanatics to like him.

I can't believe how many people here are picking Berdych.
Is 15 STRAIGHT wins not enough to bet on a dude?
crazy.

As for this match, I don't think anyone will bet on Tomas taking down Nadal. Nadal is #1 for a reason. Even haters know Rafa is a much better tennis player than Tomas Berdych.
 
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TheF1Bob

Banned
cool avatar, bru. I hope Rafa can have the egg for brakfast in London.

I hope he sees it and complains to Uncle Capy how his egg is communicating to him.

Uncle Capy will have no choice but to retire his nephew from tennis.

Only an asylum will help his cause from now on.
 

TheF1Bob

Banned
It's actually pretty simple when you think about it! You count matches and if it gets close then sets and if it gets REALLY CLOSE then games.

I think people can't grasp the fact that ******** could top the group.

I'm one of those people. :lol:
 
F

FedererWinsWimbledon2014

Guest
I gave Tomas some good advice before the Ferrer match, sadly I won't be there tonight to do the same.
 

RF20Lennon

Legend
I think people can't grasp the fact that ******** could top the group.

I'm one of those people. :lol:

LOL! thats not happening. For that to happen Novak would have to lose to lafruitcake and ******** would have to beat Delpo. Lovely avatar btw
 

Backspin1183

Talk Tennis Guru
Nadal already a break up, leads 2-0 in first set.
I expect Nadal to play a bit more freely, aggressively without much pressure.
 

Backspin1183

Talk Tennis Guru
I can see why Nadal is a "bad match-up" for classical players. You not only need to be a very good tennis player but also need to be athletic to consistently beat this guy.
 

RF-18

Talk Tennis Guru
What does berdych need to do to qualify given his lost against wawrinka? Does he have a chance even if wins?

All 3 has 2 wins then.
 

The_Order

G.O.A.T.
What does berdych need to do to qualify given his lost against wawrinka? Does he have a chance even if wins?

All 3 has 2 wins then.

Berdych beat Ferrer in straights. So if he beats Nadal, you would think he goes through given Stan needed 3 sets to beat both Ferrer and Berdych.
 

RF-18

Talk Tennis Guru
Berdych is really talented. The forehand he has is a gift from somewere. He if anyone can disturb nadal if he plays good.
 

Backspin1183

Talk Tennis Guru
As expected, after securing his YE #1 ranking, Nadal is trying out his aggressive game against Berdych.

Nadal's BH has been horrible post USO!

actually it wasn't great at the USO...

Nadal's BH was good at RG and Montreal. Has been average since USO
 

RF-18

Talk Tennis Guru
But if berdych went to win 2-0 , doesnt he catch the first spot from nadal?

Nadal won his first match 2-0 while berdych lost 2-1, the secon match both won 2-0. Then now in this match if berdych were to win 2-0 he would be first, because when he lost he took one set, and rafa didnt.


But it seems now that nadal will secure the 1st spot
 

Backspin1183

Talk Tennis Guru
You look at guys like Berdych and Delpo, they have the weapons to take down any player. Against guys like Djokovic and Nadal, however, their movement isn't good enough.

Nadal takes the first set 6-4.
 

marc45

G.O.A.T.
But if berdych went to win 2-0 , doesnt he catch the first spot from nadal?

Nadal won his first match 2-0 while berdych lost 2-1, the secon match both won 2-0. Then now in this match if berdych were to win 2-0 he would be first, because when he lost he took one set, and rafa didnt.


But it seems now that nadal will secure the 1st spot

Nadal gets the top spot, just needed that set
 

BreakPoint

Bionic Poster
I find myself in the strange position for I think the first time in my life actually rooting for Nadal to win a match. :shock:

(Because I want Wawrinka (and his awesomne 1HBH) to make the semis and not Berdych (with his boring 2HBH)).
 

romeo8880

G.O.A.T.
Nevermind, Nadal needed the first set so it makes sense. Now he doesn't have to try anymore. Makes sense that he is tanking like he should now.
 
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